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Overview of Carol Stream

If you're looking for a home in the Chicago suburbs, Carol Stream apartments for rent could be your perfect fit. Carol Stream is located approximately 30 miles outside of Chicago, and is a community that encourages participation and welcomes residents to enjoy all that the village has to offer. With a quiet, suburban atmosphere that is close to the Midwest's largest city, residents of Carol Stream apartments can find everything they desire here, and with plenty of housing options available, newcomers can join the party with ease. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Carol Stream has approximately 40,000 residents.

Living in Carol Stream

Carol Stream apartments for rent sit on land that was still used for farming until the late 1950s. During the later part of the decade, a local developer named Jay Stream decided to build his own town and purchased unincorporated farmland in the area. The village was named after his daughter Carol. For such a young community, Carol Stream has seen impressive growth. Young professionals, older couples and young families all bring diverse perspectives and Midwestern values into the friendly village and make it a great place to call home. Top attractions near Carol Stream apartments include the Ross Ferraro Town Center, DuPage County Forest Preserve, the Great Western Trail and a number of golf courses.

Carol Stream Apartments and Cost of Living

Although the local cost of living index is slightly above the national average, Carol Stream apartments for rent remain in high demand as the community continues to grow. Additionally, AreaVibes awarded Carol Stream an "Extremely Livable" livability score of 76 because of local amenities, a low crime rate, great housing options and opportunities for personal growth. Here, residents can expect to pay about $3.99 for a gallon of gasoline, $2.71 for a gallon of milk, $1.54 for a dozen eggs and $1.44 for a loaf of bread.

Apartments in Carol Stream Work and Study

There are a variety of options for those who wish to find a job while living in apartments in Carol Stream. Some of the area's largest employers include Peacock Engineering Company, FedEx Ground Package Systems, IFC America, Windsor Park Manor, Tyndale House Publishers, CNS Home Health and Ingram Micro. If higher education is what you seek, there are many institutions located near apartments for rent in Carol Stream. The College of DuPage, Wheaton College and North Central College are all nearby, and offer numerous undergraduate and graduate degree programs to local students.

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